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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy, Superior check Ligament Desmatomy Complications -May predispose horses to desmitis of the suspensory ligament, Superior check Ligament Desmatomy Procedure Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy Procedure, Superior check Ligament Desmatomy Definition This surgical procedure is used in cases of foals with flexural limb deformity secondary to contracture of the superficial digital flexor. It may be used in conjunction with an inferior check desmotomy if the DDFT is also contracted. Superior check ligament desmotomy is also used in cases of superficial digital flexor tendinitis in racehorses and upper level performance horses, if the tendinitis is recurrent, diffuse, or when the core lesion is ᡂ% of the tendon cross-sectional area. It may be used in conjunction with tendon splitting and annular ligament desmotomy., Superior check Ligament Desmatomy Requierd Knowledge Anatomy, Superior check Ligament Desmatomy Monitoring - Administer Phenylbutazone. - Dress the incision - Apply a pressure bandage.